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Struggles of International Students in an American University

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Wake Forest chapter.

*Article by Camilla Ferraz Zanini

 

1.Only American music at frat parties

2. Language barrier – “hold on, let me google translate this word”

2.Not having a community or a space where international students are able to “get together”

3.Not being able to translate slangs and expressions without losing its meaning

4. Always having to correct yourself when you speak, especially when you pronounce words incorrectly (which happens a lot of times)

5.Trying to break down stereotypes

6.Not being being able to go home to all breaks; either plane tickets are too expensive, or there isn’t have enough time.

7.People not being able to pronounce your name

8. Not being able to be employed to certain jobs due to visa issues

9. Constant cultural shock

10. Trying to find a perfect time to talk to your friends and family back home. Different time zones can be a great issue.

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Betsy Mann

Wake Forest